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Gulf Islands/Fort Pickens

1400 Fort Pickens Rd, Pensacola, Florida 32561 USA

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Fort Pickens is a pentagonal historic United States military fort on Santa Rosa Island in the Pensacola, Florida, area. It is named after American Revolutionary War hero Andrew Pickens. The fort was completed in 1834 and remained in use until 1947. Fort Pickens is included within the Gulf Islands National Seashore, and as such, is administered by the National Park Service.

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Passepartout

  • 171 Reviews
  • 35 Helpful
April 03, 2018
Rated 4.0

The road to the fort was washed out by a hurricane years ago and never replaced. Rent a bike at Pensacola Beach and ride the seven miles. There are places where you'll have to dismount to get through loose sand, but worth the effort. One of the more interesting old US forts I've seen.

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DebbieLittleJohn

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January 08, 2024
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The road to the fort is all repaired and it is a beautiful drive. Fort is huge and interesting. Be sure to do the self-guided tour found on the National Park Ap or printed off their website. Employees in gift shop very kind. Be sure to stop at Battery Cooper to see one of only two disappearing guns in existence. We spent several hours here.

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harperd92

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July 06, 2019
Rated 5.0

We stopped here during our vacation and I’m so glad we did. It was so interesting! Our family really enjoyed it. It’s worth the drive!

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uniquely.you.94

  • 47 Reviews
  • 15 Helpful
February 09, 2018
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There is so much history here. It's a beautiful area with hiking trails, fishing and exploring. We planned a few hours to be here but really could have stayed all day if we had the time. We walked the beach, watched fishermen catch red fish and sting rays. Exploring the grounds and learning the history was fun for our entire family.

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armietx

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  • 7 Helpful
October 31, 2016
Rated 5.0

This Fort is incredible; very large, easy to drive through, well kept, with plenty to see and do. There are numerous trails, several passing by coastal cannons and leading out to the beautiful beach. Give yourselves a few hours to take it all in, it's definitely worth the trip.

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Gulf Islands/Fort Pickens

1400 Fort Pickens Rd
Pensacola, Florida
32561 USA
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